Japan is facing a “rice crisis” as the price of its staple food has nearly doubled over the past year due to high inflation, low farm yields, and a growing tourism sector. The price of Japanese-grown rice rose 98.4 percent in April, with some varieties reaching 5,000 yen ($35) per kilogram. The government has struggled … Read more
Kid Cudi took the stand on Thursday to recount his brief relationship with star witness Cassie Ventura and her claims that Sean Combs orchestrated her car’s explosion. The rapper, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, described how he met Ventura in 2010 over Thanksgiving dinner and began dating her soon after. Mescudi claimed that when … Read more
The United Nations Security Council is holding an open debate on protecting civilians in armed conflict, following a devastating year that saw 36,000 civilian lives lost. The UN relief chief and head of UN Women are urging urgent action to safeguard the lives of women and girls caught in the crossfire, particularly those in Gaza, … Read more
Andor creator Tony Gilroy has expressed his frustration with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, stating that they often fail due to their overemphasis on retrieving a central plot device. Gilroy, who is currently riding high after his work on the Star Wars film Andor, shared his grievances during an interview with Slash Film. Gilroy’s … Read more
A large-scale denial-of-service (DoS) attack on a popular online service has been blocked by Cloudflare, a content delivery network (CDN). The IP address of the attacker, 37.27.54.14, has been flagged and restricted from accessing the service. The ‘Too Many Requests’ protocol is designed to prevent abuse by requiring a client to authenticate itself before gaining … Read more
The Cleveland Browns have signed quarterback Shedeur Sanders, picking him up in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. This move marks one of four signings by the team from their seven draft picks. Sanders comes to Cleveland after a successful collegiate career at Colorado and Jackson State. In his final season … Read more
Disney’s long-awaited live-action remake of the 2002 animated hit ‘Lilo & Stitch’ stunned audiences at its Hollywood premiere, marking a triumphant return for the beloved franchise. The film’s star-studded cast, including Gal Gadot and Rachel House, brought the quirky characters to life in a visually stunning display. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise took center stage as he … Read more
Jesse Armstrong, creator of the hit HBO series Succession, makes his directorial debut with Mountainhead, a film that explores toxic masculinity and the excesses of wealthy tech bros. While it boasts witty dialogue and standout performances from its lead actors, the movie’s execution feels slapdash and lacks impact. The story follows four rich friends – … Read more
Google has unveiled its latest AI video generator, Veo 3, which produces clips that are increasingly indistinguishable from those made by human filmmakers and actors. With its ability to include dialogue, soundtracks, and accurate lip-syncing, Veo 3 is a significant advancement in the field of artificial intelligence. Veo 3’s capabilities are impressive, with the AI … Read more
The US government has taken a major step back from supporting electric vehicles (EVs), with the Republican-controlled Congress passing a budget reconciliation bill that would dismantle incentives introduced by the Biden administration to boost EV sales. The move has sent shockwaves through the auto industry, which had grown reliant on federal tax breaks for vehicle … Read more